Implanted 'bracelet' helps treat chronic heartburn

Thursday, April 11, 2013 - 09:30 in Health & Medicine

A tiny magnetic bracelet implanted at the base of the throat is helping some people with chronic heartburn who can't get enough relief from medicines. It's a novel way to treat severe acid reflux. That condition plagues millions of Americans and can raise their risk for more serious health problems....

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